Ocean Center Showdown: UNLV Runnin' Rebels Face Florida State Seminoles in Beach Bracket Semifinals

In a closely contested game at the Ocean Center, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels fell short against the Florida State Seminoles with a final score of 83-75. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas now stands with an overall record of 0-1 following this defeat. The Seminoles improved their record to 1-0.

The Runnin' Rebels displayed a robust offensive effort, particularly in the paint where they scored 54 points. They shot an impressive 65 percent from two-point range and finished with a field goal percentage of nearly 57 percent. Despite their efforts, they struggled beyond the arc, converting only two out of ten three-point attempts for a lowly 20 percent completion rate.

Defensively, the Runnin' Rebels managed to out-steal the Seminoles with nine steals but were slightly behind in blocks with two compared to four by their opponents. In terms of rebounds, UNLV gathered a total of 24 rebounds – six offensive and seventeen defensive – while also contributing eight assists throughout the game.

The Seminoles showcased efficient shooting across all fronts; they achieved an outstanding field goal percentage at approximately 63 percent and were particularly lethal from inside the arc where they hit nearly 69 percent of their shots. Their free throw performance was also strong as they made about 78 percent from the line.

Florida State capitalized on turnovers scoring twenty-three points off UNLV's fourteen turnovers while maintaining an assist-to-turnover ratio above one (1.13). Their dominance was further reflected in points scored within paint totaling forty-six and fast-break points which amounted to eighteen.

Looking ahead for fans eager to support their team after this setback, The University of Nevada Las Vegas Runnin' Rebels will be facing off against Richmond Spiders at Ocean Center once again on November twenty-first at six-thirty PM Eastern Time. This upcoming match can be viewed live on FloHoops via internet broadcast networks for those who cannot make it to Daytona Beach.